Beans on toast is a super speedy and simple meal to make. This homemade version is a quick and easy alternative to using a can of baked beans and it tastes amazing too. Fabulous for breakfast, lunch or supper.
1tspharissa spice mixor paste (I use rose harissa)
1tbsptomato paste
250gcooked white beans(equivalent to a 400g tin of beans) - haricot or cannellini are best for this dish
pinchsea salt(optional)
4slicestoast
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, fry the shallot over a medium heat for a couple of minutes to soften.
2 tsp olive oil, 1 large shallot
Add the garlic and fry for a further minute.
1 clove garlic
Add the harrisa and tomato paste and stir-fry for a further minute.
1 tsp harissa spice mix, 1 tbsp tomato paste
Add the beans with a splash of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir and allow to heat up and soak up the flavours for a couple of minutes.
250 g cooked white beans
Taste test and add salt, if needed.
pinch sea salt
Meanwhile, toast your bread. For added richness and flavour spread with butter, pesto or wild garlic oil.
4 slices toast
Spoon the beans over the still warm toast and enjoy.
Notes
Scatter the beans with chopped fresh herbs, if liked. Chives or parsley work particularly well.For a more substantial meal, top with fried eggs or slices of fried tempeh. Serves four as a lighter meal.For a milder alternative to harissa use red pepper flakes, smoked paprika or pul biber instead with an optional ½ tsp of herbes de Province or other mixed dried herbs.You’ll find additional tips and info about this recipe in the main body of the post.Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They’re approximate and will depend on serving size and exact ingredients used. Please refer to my nutrition disclaimer for further information.